“The Door”

“The Door”

Apr 11, 2021 | E9 Honors, English 9, Film Analysis

THE DOOR - Short Film from Octagon Films on Vimeo.added by Louise Curran Producer The Door “The Door” This film, by Juanita Wilson, is a powerful tribute to one family’s tragic experience following the Chernobyl nuclear accident that occurred in 1986 in what was...
Kurt Vonnegut Jr. short stories

Kurt Vonnegut Jr. short stories

Oct 1, 2020 | E9 Honors

We’ll read “The Lie” and “Harrison Bergeron” by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. And we’ll also watch “Examination Day” – an episode of “The Twilight Zone” – and “2081” – an adaptation of “Harrison Bergeron.”

“Secondhand Lions” and “The Secret Lion”

“Secondhand Lions” and “The Secret Lion”

Mar 3, 2020 | E9 Honors, English 9

“The Secret Lion” Author Alberto Álvaro Ríos tells this wonderfully conversational coming of age tale that is somewhat autobiographical. Ríos is an educator and an author, too, and still actively involved in the academic community. Check out his Web page: • Alberto...
“Secondhand Lions” and “The Secret Lion”

“The Man in the Moon”

Feb 20, 2020 | E9 Honors

As a film instructor, I’m often asked what my favorite films are. Frankly, I don’t have a favorite, but I do have a pretty short list of movies that I consider to be important contributions to the art form, and in some cases nearly flawless. “The Man in the Moon” is...